H100i - Do I have to use Corsair Link?

rfkrocktk · 12-30-12, 07:49 PM

I have a Corsair H100 and I just bought a H100i since I was having issues with my H100. I mainly run Linux as my desktop operating system, booting into Windows for gaming or video editing. I've got an overclocked system, so I'm sure that I'll actually be using the capabilities of the cooler, but I don't know if Corsair Link is required to run the fans and the pump. Does anyone know if the software is required to run? With the H100, obviously, it isn't required and works fine without it.

bmwbaxter · 12-30-12, 07:59 PM

It is only required for creating custom fan and pump profiles IIRC.

rfkrocktk · 12-30-12, 08:50 PM

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It is only required for creating custom fan and pump profiles IIRC.

Are these profiles stored and loaded from firmware or is it entirely in software? Just curious.

bmwbaxter · 12-30-12, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rfkrocktk

Are these profiles stored and loaded from firmware or is it entirely in software? Just curious.

I believe it is entirely software, so in Linux I don't think you will have access to them. The standard 3 settings on the pump should still work though.

shadowdr · 12-31-12, 10:48 PM

You don't have to use the software but it works pretty good. It ran fine after install before finding the software that isn't even included. For me the software is better because I can run it silent and without it it runs at a higher setting and louder. Even at silent it outperforms the H100 at high settings so keep that in mind.

rfkrocktk · 12-31-12, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowdr

You don't have to use the software but it works pretty good. It ran fine after install before finding the software that isn't even included. For me the software is better because I can run it silent and without it it runs at a higher setting and louder. Even at silent it outperforms the H100 at high settings so keep that in mind.

Awesome to know, I was hoping for that. If I set it to a different profile, I wonder if it'll persist after boot without the software being required.

Additionally, I know that they provide their own thermal paste, but has anyone had any better results with custom paste? I bought me some Arctic MX-4 and am thinking of swapping out the provided paste for the Arctic stuff. Good idea? Bad idea?

gigabit · 12-31-12, 11:14 PM

I put MX-4 on my H80 because i wasnt happy with my temps. I got about a 2c to 3c temp drop.
I have the H80i now and I'm using the stock paste ATM.I'm gonna put the MX- 4 on it.I hope I get similar results

rfkrocktk · 12-31-12, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gigabit

I put MX-4 on my H80 because i wasnt happy with my temps. I got about a 2c to 3c temp drop.
I have the H80i now and I'm using the stock paste ATM.I'm gonna put the MX- 4 on it.I hope I get similar results

Let me know if you see a similar difference. Somehow, I just don't think Corsair's paste will fare as well as Arctic MX-4. Did you notice a significant temp-drop migrating to the H80i?

bmwbaxter · 12-31-12, 11:18 PM

The stock paste on the H100 was decent. But after market stuff is usually better, just a bit more work.

rfkrocktk · 12-31-12, 11:20 PM

In the past, I've cleaned off thermal paste with 95% isopropyl alcohol and lint-free glasses cleaning cloths. Any better recommendations, or should that get the job done?

Bobnova · 12-31-12, 11:37 PM

That'll be fine. Mostly you just don't want any hairs or chunks of things.
Link wise someone needs to snoop on the software and write a linux driver, probably doable.

rfkrocktk · 12-31-12, 11:42 PM

As long as the H100i runs while running in Linux, I'm satisfied. If not, then I might have to get my hands dirty and write a driver. Hopefully, I won't have to.

Anyone willing to boot to an Ubuntu Live CD while running one of 'em and see if your profile sticks? ie: set it it to the lowest setting, boot to the live CD, verify that it "sticks," then set it to high, boot to live CD, verify, etc.

bmwbaxter · 01-01-13, 08:38 AM

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As long as the H100i runs while running in Linux, I'm satisfied.

It will still run that is for sure. Just any profile you create in widows via corsair link will not.

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rfkrocktk Member Join Date: Dec 2012	H100i - Do I have to use Corsair Link? I have a Corsair H100 and I just bought a H100i since I was having issues with my H100. I mainly run Linux as my desktop operating system, booting into Windows for gaming or video editing. I've got an overclocked system, so I'm sure that I'll actually be using the capabilities of the cooler, but I don't know if Corsair Link is required to run the fans and the pump. Does anyone know if the software is required to run? With the H100, obviously, it isn't required and works fine without it.
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gigabit Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Claymont Delaware 19703	I put MX-4 on my H80 because i wasnt happy with my temps. I got about a 2c to 3c temp drop. I have the H80i now and I'm using the stock paste ATM.I'm gonna put the MX- 4 on it.I hope I get similar results
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bmwbaxter Premium Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London, Ontario, Canada	The stock paste on the H100 was decent. But after market stuff is usually better, just a bit more work.
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rfkrocktk Member Join Date: Dec 2012	In the past, I've cleaned off thermal paste with 95% isopropyl alcohol and lint-free glasses cleaning cloths. Any better recommendations, or should that get the job done?
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12-31-12, 11:42 PM	Thread Starter #12
rfkrocktk Member Join Date: Dec 2012	As long as the H100i runs while running in Linux, I'm satisfied. If not, then I might have to get my hands dirty and write a driver. Hopefully, I won't have to. Anyone willing to boot to an Ubuntu Live CD while running one of 'em and see if your profile sticks? ie: set it it to the lowest setting, boot to the live CD, verify that it "sticks," then set it to high, boot to live CD, verify, etc.
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